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This page lists online resources for the Lancaster County Magisterial District Court 02-3-06, online resources applicable to courts generally in
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, as well as resources applicable to all courts in Pennsylvania.

Published opinions and orders

Self help, legal research, general information

Legal Issues PamphletsMidPenn Legal Services offers pamphlets in English and Spanish on a variety of legal issues, including consumer, education, employment, family, housing, benefits, and a guide to going to court.

Lancaster County Domestic Violence HelpDomestic Violence Services provides emergency shelter, counseling, a legal clinic, transitional housing, and other services to victims of domestic violence. Answers to frequently asked questions and links to forms and additional online resources are at the bottom of the page.

Lancaster County Law LibraryView information about the Lancaster County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and an online catalog search.

Pennsylvania Unofficial StatutesSearch the unofficial version of Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by keyword or statute number, or browse by table of contents. Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes (P.S.) are an unofficial compilation of laws that have not been consolidated by the legislature into the official Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

Domestic Violence ResourcesView information about domestic violence, find links to state and national resources, learn about domestic violence by topic or from a downloadable publication, and find local shelters and other domestic violence services by county.

Mediation InformationView information about mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. Click "Find a Mediator" to search for Pennsylvania mediators by specialty and county.

Local Court RulesSearch local Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court rules by county and adoption date range.

Official Pennsylvania Statutes, Laws, and ConstitutionSearch the official Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by keyword or citation, or browse by table of contents. Search the Unconsolidated Statutes by keyword or act number, or browse by act name. Browse the Constitution by table of contents.

Court RulesSearch Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, Rules of Civil Procedure (General and Orphans' Court), Rules of Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Rules, and Minor Court Civil Rules (Magisterial District Courts and Philadelphia Municipal Court) by keyword, or browse by table of contents. Court Rules are part the Pennsylvania Code, a compilation of administrative rules. Court Rules are found in titles 225 through 246, the last titles in the compilation.

Legal Information and PublicationsThe Pennsylvania Bar Association offers consumer information pamphlets on a variety of legal topics, public information campaign links, answers to frequently asked questions about working with a lawyer, and a legal guide for senior citizens.

Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral

Free Civil Legal Help for Central PennyslvaniaMidPenn Legal Services provides free civil legal advice, counseling, and representation for income-eligible residents of some central Pennsylvania counties. Some offices offer legal advice by telephone as well as in-person assistance. Click "Staff/Locations" in the left column for a directory of local offices

Lancaster County Public DefenderView information about the Lancaster County Public Defender's Office, which provides free legal representation for indigent defendants facing possible incarceration.

Lancaster County Lawyer ReferralThe Lancaster County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone. The referral fee includes an initial consultation with a lawyer.

Lancaster County Victim and Witness HelpThe Lancaster County District Attorney's Office Victim & Witness Services program provides crime victims and witnesses with court handbooks, a description of the court process, case status notification, court accompaniment, counseling, referrals, and assistance with applications for return of property and victims' compensation. See links in the left column for additional information about child abuse cases, restitution, victims' compensation, and victims' rights.

Lancaster County Bad Check Restitution and ProsecutionThe Lancaster County District Attorney's Office offers information about its Bad Check Restitution Program, with instructions for filing a report, eligibility criteria, tips for merchants, required forms, and a link to online filing for victims and online payments for check writers. A victim telephone hotline is also provided.

Free Legal Help LocationsView a list of Pennsylvania legal services providers, or search for local agencies with an interactive map.

Find Free Legal AssistanceSearch for providers of free legal services by location and legal issue, or view a directory of providers in alphabetical order.

Attorney Information and StatusSearch for attorneys admitted to practice in Pennsylvania by name, attorney ID, city, and county. Results include attorney status and whether and attorney has been subject to discipline.

Consumer ProtectionThe Pennsylvania Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection offers information about its services, including legal action based on complaints, a mediated restitution program, a specialized Health Care Section, and links to complaint forms and brochures.

Complaints Against AttorneysView instructions for filing a complaint against an attorney with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. A link to the complaint form is included.

Forms and related information

Lancaster County Courts Self-Help Forms and InformationView and download various form packets and instructions for use in Lancaster County courts from the Lancaster County Court Self Help Center. Links to additional information about emancipation of minors and guardianships are in the left column.

Forms and InstructionsView and download various civil, criminal, expungement, landlord-tenant, record request, protection from abuse, Orphans' Court, dependency, and other forms for use in Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court. Some form instructions are included.